This is a compulsory language course. Students learn pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar of modern Chinese systematically. It focuses on the cultivation of students’ reading and writing skills in Chinese and consequently improves students’ communication ability. There are three levels according to the textbooks and teaching pace. In level 3 the students learn about 10000 new words and over 500 grammar items. After this course, the students’ language level should be equivalent to the HSK level 11.
Text: Boya Chinese Advanced level III (Boya hanyu Feixiang 3)
Assessment: three tests (70%), homeworks (15%), participation and class performance (15%).